department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

eginning of the fall academic year for all emergency care personnel. The equipment is
checked prior to practices and competitive events for proper function and availability. (See
EAP for location of equipment available at each athletic venue.)
Transportation
Life threatening emergency transportation of an injured/ill student-athlete is provided via the
EMS system. An individual of the student-athletes choice may provide transportation to a
local emergency room for a student-athlete with a non-life threatening injury/illness. A
member of the emergency care team may provide transportation to the emergency room only
if adequate emergency care coverage is maintained at the athletic venue. Golf cart(s) are
available (on-campus only) for transport of student-athletes with minor injuries/illnesses.
Athletic Staff Responsibilities
Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers
- Responsible for direct supervision of Athletic Training Students
- Will be accessible to coaches via two-way radio or cell phone
- Will be present at all home contests
- Will notify coaches as soon as possible of condition and activity status of all
athletes
- Will be Licensed by the state of North Carolina to administer Athletic Training
services
- Will be able to implement emergency action plan and inclement weather policy
Athletic Training Students
- Will work under the direct supervision of Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers
- Will be available at practices and games when able
- Will be certified in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- Will be able to implement emergency action plan and inclement weather policy in
the absence of Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer
Coaches
- Will notify Athletic Training staff of all practices and contests during both
traditional and non-traditional seasons in a reasonable time frame per Department
of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual
- Will be First Aid, CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogen certified
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